Suitabook

This heart of mine

C. C. Hunter

Reading: You could read alongside your young person and check in after the story’s discussion of the twin’s death. Let their response guide whether you pause or talk further.
Themes: The twin’s death: Matt’s twin is said to have died by suicide, and Leah and Matt try to uncover what happened. The death and its uncertain circumstances are central to the mystery.
Illness and transplant: Leah relies on an artificial heart before a transplant becomes possible; the outline says her future remains uncertain. Medical vulnerability shapes Leah’s circumstances and the stakes of the story.
Dreams and romance: Leah and Matt have similar dreams as they pursue answers about Matt’s twin and develop feelings for each other. The dreams connect the mystery with the characters’ growing relationship.
Worth knowing: The plot includes a character believed to have died by suicide, a twin’s bereavement and Leah’s life-threatening heart condition. Consider whether these topics are a good fit for your reader just now.